Vertu have noticed that searches for ‘new cars for new drivers’ have risen 26% over the past three months. While new cars offer the appeal of modern features and warranties, they also come with different financial considerations that buyers should be aware of. So, to help first-time buyers navigate the process without overspending, automotive experts at … [Read more...]
How to reduce vehicle & licence scams
Latest figures show that in 2024, almost 20,000 customers called DVLA’s contact centre to report fraudulent activity. Now the DVLA is reminding motorists how they can keep themselves safe from vehicle and driving licence scams. With fraudsters increasingly using more sophisticated ways to trick their victims, it has never been more important for motorists … [Read more...]
DVSA tighten up on car test applications
Learner car drivers are facing tougher rules for their test applications. From 8 April, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency will require learner drivers to give ten full working days’ notice to change or cancel their car driving test without losing the test fee, excluding Sundays and Bank Holidays. Currently learner drivers need to give three full … [Read more...]
290,000 vehicle thefts by remote devices
Off the back of new legislation announced in February, concern over remote car theft has seen a 49% spike in Google searches for ‘signal jammers’, as the public looks to learn more about this growing trend in vehicle crime. This research undertaken by GAP Insurance and breakdown cover provider, ALA Insurance, has highlighted the shocking number of car … [Read more...]
Cutting corners can leave a gap in premium cover
Vehicle total loss incidents are leaving many unable to afford replacement cars, even with comprehensive insurance policies. According to GAP Insurance provider, ALA Insurance, 62% of drivers could not afford a like-for-like replacement vehicle using their comprehensive insurance payout alone despite 63% incorrectly believing that they would get what they … [Read more...]
Double-check a used car’s EV range before buying
An EV expert has urged Brits to avoid making a common mistake when buying a used electric car - or risk considerable issues developing with their new vehicle this winter. While the colder temperatures and treacherous driving conditions pose additional challenges for all drivers, they are particularly prominent for EV drivers. With that in mind, used car … [Read more...]
Take charge of your Christmas getaway this year
With 16 million drivers expected to take to the roads this Christmas, the UK’s busiest motorways have been revealed and so have the places where you'll get the quickest recharge with an ev. The M1, M5, M6 and M60 all expected to face severe traffic on the last weekend before Christmas, with the M25 anticipated to be worse off as Londoners flee the city to … [Read more...]
Christmas scams warning to drivers
As the Christmas getaway beckons and motorists head into unfamiliar areas there are some scams they should steer clear off. From car parks to clean air zones, our increasingly cashless society has created new opportunities for fraudsters to target motorists and vehicle and leasing experts Ayvens UK outline the five latest scams and tips to help you avoid … [Read more...]
Signs of the times denote driving test failures
Despite 99% of drivers claiming they’re knowledgeable about the rules of driving, 98% failed to correctly identify 15 of the most common road signs, Tesco Bank found as it put their knowledge to the test. Over half (55%) of drivers claimed they would perform easily if they had to take their driving theory test today, yet only 2% achieved a perfect score … [Read more...]
Testing times for learners
If pass rates are anything to go by, driving theory tests are hard – harder than they’ve ever been. Pass rates have dropped dramatically since 2007, falling from an average pass rate of 65% to 45% between April and December 2023. This is based on the latest government data, which we have analysed with help from the road surfacing experts at … [Read more...]
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